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V443 FEL

1999 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,109 mi
Last recorded144,109 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl81,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 FEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 144,109 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 133,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 125,229 miles

Front to Rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2014 119,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 115,200 miles

NSR Discs is warped

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2012 110,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

The NSF Tyre is perrished.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 110,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

The NSF Tyre is perrished.

The front brake Discs are worn.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 103,417 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 103,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2009 91,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2009 90,407 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are wearing on their inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,067 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,246 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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V443 FEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 81,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V443 FEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V443 FEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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